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Yarm Preparatory School Issue 532
Friday 17th March 2017
Head’s Message . . . Hurtling towards the end of term with fixtures, educational trips, plays,
sports festivals and musical productions taking place, it is impressive to see how the pupils and staff respond to such
a busy range of events. Across our extensive calendar this term, I have been pleased to see the determination
shown by all parties of the school sometimes in the face of relative adversity. Taking on challenges of one kind or
another is a key part of life that needs to be navigated. These testing times may come in the form of stiff
competition on the sporting front, high pressure in a music or drama recital, challenging problems to solve in class
or the unknown of staying away from home on a residential trip. Whatever form these trials and tribulations come
in, our pupils are given close guidance and support to successfully chart a successful course through them. In turn
this helps prepare them for the next encounter and approach it in a resilient and positive frame of mind. It is a
privilege to be a part of this process and help our pupils grow in this fashion.
Your child’s report in now available to read on the Parents’ Portal which you are expected to read and discuss with
your child. There will be an opportunity to discuss the comments and grades at the forthcoming Parents’ Evenings
next week with your child’s teachers. We look forward to seeing you then and celebrating the progress your child is
making and discussing the opportunities for further gains. I will be available to meet on either night, please contact
Miss O’Hara to make an appointment (laura@yarmschool.org).
Heads’ Challenge: : By adding one straight line, can you make the following equation add up? 5+5+5=550
Bill Sawyer
@HeadPrepYarm
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On Saturday I went to The Sage in Gateshead for the Music for Youth Festival. There were ten groups playing. Seven of the groups were singing and the other three were playing instruments. I was with my group called Musical Melodies Recorder Ensemble. I am in the Junior Ensemble and we practise together every Thursday. The Junior and Senior Ensembles played together. There are 5 different types of recorder in the group. One is the tenor, one is the treble, one is the bass, one is the sopranino and the descant recorder. I play the descant recorder. Our group played 3 pieces. There was The Entertainer by Scott Joplin, Dixie Blossom by Percy Wenrich and a song called Camel Train. There were more that 1000 people watching us! The stage was very big! Most people felt very excited, but I felt really nervous too. We played all of the songs and we got really good feedback. I felt really happy that we had done it.
Elizabeth Neilson, 3A
Easter art competition!
The title of your work is
‘Spring time’
Spring is a time when the world
seems to come alive again after
the winter months: plants send up
new shoots, baby animals are born,
eggs laid and the sun starts to
shine.
Your artwork can be any size or
material from drawing to sculpture,
collage, painting, printing etc.
There are some fabulous prizes!
Please remember to put your name
and form on your work.
Deadline: Friday March 24th
Year 3 Visit Murton Park
On Monday, 6th March Year 3 enjoyed an informative and thoroughly entertaining visit to Murton Park.
To support their history studies, they became Anglo Saxons for the day. The children donned period costumes,
took part in an Anglo Saxon banquet and carried out chores on a reconstructed village!
They were involved in fetching wood, making oil lamps from clay, grinding grain into flour and learning to de-
fend their village from surprise enemy attacks, all essential jobs in the daily life of an Anglo Saxon! The guards
were able to put their skills to the test at the end of the day when their village did indeed come under attack.
The enemy fled after a confident and very vocal charge by some of the Year 3’s armed with spears and shields!
To the delight of the children, the teachers became their slaves for the day, responsible for serving their food
and carrying out orders. Poor Mr Jackson was put in the stocks for not working hard enough!
The day really helped bring the Anglo Saxon period to life for the children and will undoubtedly provide the
stimulus for some excellent written work.
Mrs Arrol
I found Murton Park fun. My
favourite part was when we
attacked the Vikings.
Oliver B, 3H
My favourite part of Murton park
was when we attacked the invader.
I also enjoyed collecting fire wood.
Tanveer T, 3H
At Murton Park my favourite thing
was collecting wood.
Lydia W, 3A
My favourite part of Murton Park
was when we got trained how to
be a guard.
Samuel S, 3A
My favourite part of the school trip
was getting dressed up and when
we got to be guards.
Ameera R, 3N
My favourite thing at Murton Park
was making oil lamps.
Yara A, 3A
My favourite part of Murton Park
was when we got to attack the
invader.
Henry B, 3H
My favourite part was when we
got to ring the bell because
someone came to the village.
Jude C, 3N
My favourite parts of the trip were
being a guard and making pottery.
Niamh B, 3N
Yarm Prep School
13th March 2017
Dear Mr Stone,
5J are writing to tell you that we are more than grateful
for you organising our fantastic trip to London.
Firstly, we would like to thank you for taking us to London
safely on the Virgin train and for arranging our accommo-
dation in the Royal National Hotel. The beds were soft and
comfy and the staff were eager to help us at breakfast.
Most of us would agree that the two spectacular musical
performances were the highlight of the residential trip.
We still don’t know how the magic carpet flew.
The other favourite part was your open top bus tour and
the quiz. We saw all the important tourist attractions as
they lit up the night sky.
We hope you enjoyed the trip as much as we all did and
we would be delighted to know what your favourite part
of London was! Thank you once again for organising this
amazing trip and offering this great opportunity to the
Year 5’s.
Yours sincerely,
5J
Year 5 in London
My favourite part of London was the plays
that we got to go and watch. They were
very funny and I enjoyed sitting with my
friends. My favourite play was Aladdin.
Harry W, 5J
London was an extraordinary trip and I
would recommend it to everyone. My fa-
vourite part of the trip was watching Matil-
da. It was amazing, even though it some-
thing like the 7th time I have seen it! I
would say to all of Year 4 that when they
do this trip there is nothing to worry about.
There is no time to miss your parents be-
cause you are having so much fun.
Scarlett S, 5B
My favourite part of London
was probably going to
Wagamama’s because I was
sitting with all of my friends
and the food was really
good.
Charlie B, 5P
The best bit about London
was seeing Aladdin ,
Matilda and the London
Eye. The London Eye was
very big.
Isobel K, 5J
Year 5 in London London was the best trip I have ever been
on (although I used to live there). The Lon-
don Eye broke down , not whilst we were
on it luckily. It was AMAZING!
Austin B, 5B
London has been the best trip so far. It was
an amazing experience and I would
definitely advise the Year 4’s to go next
year.
Carys McNR, 5P
My favourite activity was
watching Matilda on the
London trip. It was really
fun because the musical was
very funny. I would love to
go again.
Rehan G, 5J
I really enjoyed London it
was really fun although
you did get very tired, I still
loved it. My highlight was
talking to the Policeman
outside of Theresa May’s
house.
Eve H, 5B
London was the best
school trip so far and if I
could do it again I would.
The best part about
London was going to
Matilda. It was amazing.
Ben D, 5P
London was amazing. There were so many
opportunities. My favourite part was
watching Aladdin. Cara M, 5J
London was really
extremely fabulous! My
favourite part was watching
Aladdin because it was just
mind blowing.
Jack P, 5B
Aladdin was outstanding. I
watched in awe as the
magic carpet flew. I also
loved watching Matilda.
They were both amazing.
Ishita P, 5P
U8 Netball and football with Clifton. On Tuesday all of Year 3 took part in some super training with Clifton Pre-Prep. There were various fun and active drills followed by some small sided games. The children worked hard and it was great to see the Yarm children gain experience of working with new people and understanding how to host an opposition. Well done.
Miss Routledge
Prep School Sport
HMC Netball Both U11 A and B teams took part in the annual HMC Netball com-petition last Tuesday. The B team played some strong opposition in their group but couldn't quite hold on to a lead against Bronte House in the semi-final. The A team also reached the semi-final against GSAL and played some excellent netball. Unfortunately GSAL took an early lead and we couldn't catch them. Well done to all of the girls who took part.
Miss Routledge
Summer Dresses
Unfortunately we are currently experiencing a problem with the supply of the summer dresses which were due at the end of March. The suppliers aim to have the dresses with us by mid-April which will hopefully mean they arrive just before the summer term starts.
Both the suppliers and the uniform shop are very apologetic about this delay and are working to rush through the orders.
Any parents wishing to order summer dresses can place an order and will be notified as soon as the dresses arrive.
Sleeping Beauty
On the weekend 25th February, I joined a workshop that had an amazing opportunity of being in an orchestra. I
played the Harp in it. There were four harpists including me, two were pedal and two were leaver. I really en-
joyed playing with the Tees Valley Orchestra. One of the pieces we played was sleeping beauty and during the
weekend (4th March) I went to the Royal Opera House in London to see Sleeping Beauty. I really enjoyed it.
Tilly G, 5B
HMC Football
In what was a sunny , yet windy day at Hymers College, the U11A Football competed in the annual HMC competi-tion. The day consisted of many ups and downs as Yarm got off to a slow start in our group. This held us back, as finally getting into our stride towards the end of our group games, we were relying on the results on other match-es to put us through to the next stage of the main competition. Unfortunately things did not go our way and we were moved into the Plate. This did not deter the boys however and they were more determined to succeed than ever. Their style of play continued to improve throughout each stage, finally getting into the Plate final where they met Birkdale. With confidence at a high the boys comfortably beat Birkdale to win the Plate Competition. Well done boys!
Mr P Underwood
Coming up:
Sat 18 Harrogate Festival
Shine Festival—Solos and Duets (at Kings Academy)
Sun 19 Shine Festival—Piano solos and duets (Princess Alexandra Auditorium)
Mon 20 Parents’ Evening (4-6pm; letters have gone out)
U8/9 A/B Football v Cundall Manor (home; 3.30pm start)
Tue 21 Buddhist monks to visit Prep School (all day) NEW EVENT
Parents’ Evening (4-6pm; letters have gone out)
Wed 22 Bow U11 Football Festival (12pm depart, 1pm start, 4.30pm return)
Bridge Club Tournament (Senior School; 3-5pm) NEW EVENT
Google Expeditions Day NEW EVENT
Thu 23 Year 6 trip to Durham Cathedral
Year 4 play to Pre-Prep
Fri 24 U10/11 House Netball
Red Nose Day
Year 4 play to Prep pupils (11.10am)
Bring Mothers/grandmothers to School Day (Y1/2—morning; FS—afternoon)
All clubs and activities end today
U10/11 A/B Football v GSAL (away; 1pm depart, 2.30pm start, 5.30pm return)
Sat 25 Shine Festival—Instrumental solos and duets (PAA)
Sun 26 Shine Festival—Choirs (Redcar)
Mon 27 Arkwright House Duty
Year 4 play to parents (Prep Hall; 5pm)
Tue 28 Jess Dunkley Dance Assembly (Prep Hall; 10.30am)
Grandparents’ Tea Party (Prep Hall; 4-5pm)
U8/9 Football and Netball v RGS Newcastle (home; 2pm start)
Wed 29 Term finishes
No after school care
Mon 3 Easter Holiday School begins
Fri 7 Easter Holiday School ends
Prep Celebration Assembly 3A Endeavour— Ameera R. Values—Elizabeth N.
3H Endeavour— Siri P. Values— Mia P.
3N Endeavour— Lydia W. Values— Noah V.
4J Endeavour— Zaara S. Values—Chloe P.
4P Endeavour— Nawaal A. Values— Rishika C.
4S Endeavour— Phoebe N. Values— Samuel C.
6G Endeavour— Lily H. Values— Kayla R.
6L Endeavour— Hermia J. Values— Theo G.
6M Endeavour— Maddie M. Values— Miles H.
Year 5 were in London, so did not receive awards this week.
LOST PROPERTY
As we approach the end of term, we usually collect together all
of the lost and unclaimed property with the aim of reuniting it
with the correct owners. We would be grateful if you could
check all school kit at home and, if it does not belong to your
child, please drop it off in the lost property cupboard.
Mr Stone
Summer Uniform
Pupils can now begin to wear summer uniform!
Naturally, we will take into consideration the weather
but summer and winter uniform is acceptable for now
and summer uniform only from the summer term
onwards.
Mr Stone
Coming Up:
April
Thu 20th—Summer Term begins
Fri 21st—YPSSC meeting (Atrium)
Mon 24th—Knockout Chess begins
Mon 24th—Knockout Table Tennis begins
Wed 26th—HMC Choirs Day
Wed 26th—Y6 residential Trip—meeting for parents
Wed 26th—Clubs and activities begin
Thu 27th – Junior Maths Challenge
Fri 28th—Falcons v Warriors rugby trip
May
Mon 1st—Bank Holiday; School closed